I love a great Starbucks and found that this was a solid choice on the campus of Indiana University across from beautiful Sample Gates. The exterior is unique to other Starbucks you might find which was appealing with its stone work and arches with columns. They offer outdoor seating. There was some minor debris. I had back to back weekend visits. Both strong and 4 stars on coffee and service. My grande white chocolate mocha was prepared perfectly and tasty. No issues with the app checkout. My sole gripe was not opening at 6 AM on Sunday like all the other days. The space i guess is considered on average size. The store has a bicycle theme after the famed Little 500 held annually in Bloomington. Also the movie "Breaking Away" pic. Super movie for those that have not seen. Great store and I would return. read more

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There are grasshoppers in their pumpkin bread and they take too long to serve you. The coffee is so hot when given to you

AMAZING EMPLOYEES!! So kind and helpful when my app wasn't working! Ella was awesome!

Yelpers say this business is closed, well it is not, since I just got my coffee on July 26, 2022 read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Starbucks are all over the place but the staff at this location are always so nice and so friendly!! I come to this location multiple times each week and they always try to make sure you're happy when you're walking out. Of course mistakes happen but they are so on top of everything in regards to fixing or making each drink however you want. If you don't like your drink they'll even replace it with something else! Almost every person at this location is super cheery and bubbly and it always creates a great start to my morning. (PS Pumpkin Spice is back!) read more

A nice Starbucks located near downtown Bloomington and near campus. Crazy homeless guy option on early Sundays. Quiet on Sundays with many people trickling in ordering stuff from outside. Beats are bumping. read more

This Starbucks is exactly what you're expecting: Sure, the coffee is overpriced. But you'll probably like it just the same. It's got a nice atmosphere. Clean and quiet. It's a nice place to kill an hour on a lazy day. read more

Typical Starbucks and service. Cute kids run the store! Many students "camp out" with their Apple's. Seating is at a premium. FYI... Don't go when they're overwhelmed. Service suffers greatly. Seating's hard to get. Guaranteed to wait 20 mins. minimum. Plus they screw up the rewards transactions. For some reason, 11 AM there's a mad I.U. student break rush. The drink was good. The hot Americano. No room means it's gonna overflow. Holy cow, kids! Think kids, think! read more

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This is possibly the most popular Starbucks in Bloomington, and for good reason. The ambiance of the historic location as well as the nice mix of students, townspeople, university staff and faculty make it a unique experience. The location is full of windows that affords great opportunities for people watching. In warmer seasons, outdoor seating is especially pleasant. The staff are usually friendly and efficient and the coffee good (perhaps it's because Starbucks offers employees health benefits so they have reason to smile.) I've noticed there's not much turnover in staffing, with many familiar faces working throughout their undergraduate years at Indiana University. A favorite spot to read the paper or study, it is free of the annoying hipster vibe of local shops. read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Service (and therefore what you get) is hit or miss. Sometimes I get what I paid for and other times, I get half of that. Such is life of a customer of a Starbucks run by students read more

Starbucks - I didn't even touch it yet. Cheers to getting half of what you paid for - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

As Starbucks goes, its just like every other store in the chain. The difference with this one is the people that work here- each barista has asked me about my day when taking my order and remembers my name. I have to make note that I come at about 7 or 7:30 in the morning, way before the rush of college students that pack the place later in the day, but it still says a lot that these employees stop to take the time to engage with the customers especially when it is so early in the morning. Of all the Starbucks in Bloomington near campus this is my favorite and only one I attend! read more

I accidentally ordered my drink to the wrong location and all of the employees were SO sweet about it. Kate was great. this location is working so hard to provide coffee to all the Indiana University students. read more

Good coffee, hey it's Starbucks! Only problem I saw is very busy and only.open until midnight. They advertise online 24 hours. read more

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The chairs don't smell like stale hippies like Soma does. Good place to study as you have access to IU wireless from the building above. Personal fan of the green iced tea lemonade -- unsweetened. So refreshing. It's also a good place to sit outside and watch for Honda Accord Guy (now Toyota Corolla guy? oh how times have changed). read more

This is the second time within two weeks that I have gone to this Starbucks and my drink was half full when I received it. I watched them set it down on the mobile orders station. Seems they tried to cover up the lack of latte with whipped cream. read more

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I've spent many of nights and mornings here, simply because the Starbucks inside IMU can't scan your app for payment so they have to hand enter it into the system. Yes, you get the star for purchase but no gold card discount. As for this location, for as many times as I've been there the drinks are just very inconsistent. So, feel free to take it back to the counter and ask for another. Also, it's kind of funny to sit back and watch the employees talk about the different customers that come into the store read more

I have tried for three weeks to get my favorite drinks and each time they are out of the ingredients. They continuously say that they thought one of my drinks was seasonal but I came in yesterday to see it listed on their new fall menu and had the guy rudely tell me they were out of two of the main ingredients. The quality is also crazy inconsistent so I'd sooner recommend enduring the line at the Memorial Union for the sake of consistency and quality. read more

Yes, it's corporate, yes, the espresso always tastes slightly burnt, yea, it's too crowded... But I keep coming back. It's right next to campus, the staff is awesome and the energy in the store is perfect for studying or socializing. read more

Stopped into meet up with a friend and I was amazed at how busy it was! There was a steady stream of business, and at times it was hard to even snag a seat. The baristas were working incredibly hard and were getting orders out in a very quick manner. My drink was made well and my friend said that he liked coming here because they always have the blonde roast ready (unlike other area shops). We were able to find a table to sit at, and in the 90 minutes we were there, saw many people coming and going for their morning caffeine fix. The interior is pleasant and they offer a variety of seating options. Good option for coffee for anyone near Sample Gates or the Law School . read more

This Starbucks is ALWAYS busy!! Just a heads up! Now, I'm not a coffee drinker by any means and really don't care about coffee to say the least. I do like their Chai Latte's, which I KNOW I can get the concentrate, blahblahblah. Anyway, one thing stuck out to me. I ordered my drink and it was not good. I was already halfway across campus heading to a meeting when I realized that it was just not good at all. I had such a busy day start to finish that I had no time to go back. I called the next day and Sam was SUPER helpful and made the drink right for me!! He wasn't on shift when I went in but two other women were exceptionally helpful! Thank you Indiana Ave Starbucks! I WILL be back!!! read more

Sorry, but Starbucks doesn't want my business. There are so many local coffee shops that appreciate my business. Don't waist your time here! read more

Busiest Starbucks location in Bloomington! The drinks are always made as they should, but there's rarely a place to sit, relax, or do some laptop work. I recommend you walk because there is not much parking around here either. Otherwise, perfect location for a stroll downtown or on campus to pick up a warm, frothy drink while you sightsee. read more

Do not commit to the drive thru unless you have 25+ minutes to wait (and there is no way to bail from the queue)

I love local coffee shops but they generally fail to have adequate seating, or nice/helpful staff. I can generally be found here in the mornings and I feel as though I know the baristas and those around me. Familiarity breeds comfort. I like this Starbucks; close to campus, strong coffee, and plenty of electrical outlets. read more

Nice college spot. It's still a Starbucks but off a nice street near by some shopping and restaurants and main spots on campus.

The place is nice and friendly. It's you're typical starbucks. The desk area with a surge protector is a really nice addition for people looking to get some work done on their computer. It's a super popular joint open very good hours and service is always top notch. Sometimes you even get discounts just for a smile. However it's just a starbucks. If you want a more "bloomington" experience try either Soma's on grant street or The Pourhouse on kirkwood. They offer a more unique coffee drinking experience. read more

I personally love Starbucks. Especially the ones in Bloomington. The service is fast, the workers are friendly, and my drinks, and sometimes food, are delicious! read more

This Starbucks is okay and it has a really good location near campus. It's a good place to go and study for an hour or so. Bathrooms are well maintained. Staff seems friendly and helpful. I have been here probably ten times and the only thing is that they often do not have milk or half & half available. They don't seem to refill them regularly and often they will have only one type of creamer available. Overall it's a good space with nice seating along the windows so you can look out onto Indiana Avenue. I haven't been here during the school year but there was certainly no hassle for lingering to study during the summer. read more

Starbucks hit the nail on the head with this particular location. It's close to most students' classes, it has Little 5 history on the walls, and it has plenty of seating for people looking to get some quality work done while enjoying some delicious Starbucks coffee. read more

amazing starbucks!!!! chase hines was the best barristo i have ever had !!! I even got a complementary cup of whipped cream!!! I am so happy!!! I love starbucks!!!!! Thank u for my non fat tall carmel extra milk non fat not extra carmel drink!!! love !! read more

This Starbucks is the best. The staff are all super friendly and helpful, and the environment is super nice and relaxing. I often go here to study or meet with friends, and the coffee is always perfectly made. read more

Yeah it's another Starbucks, but I swear this one makes the best coffee. They make both their hot and iced coffee good and strong. I've been to other Starbucks in Bloomington where the iced coffee looks more like iced tea. read more

This Starbucks has fast and friendly service. The lounging area is clean and well maintained. Add that to the best coffee around (Soma just doesn't cut it) and you have a winning combination! read more